Miss Samoa

Last updated
Miss Universe Samoa Organization
Formation1986
Type Beauty Pageant
Headquarters Apia
Location
Membership
Official language
English
Samoan
Ownership
Leiataualesa Jerry Brunt
Website missuniversesamoa.com

Miss Samoa or (Miss Universe Samoa) is a national beauty pageant in Samoa. Beginning in 2024, the new formation of Miss Universe Samoa will serve as the national contest to select the representative for the Miss Universe pageant, marking the end of a 38-year absence from the competition. [1]

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History

The Miss Samoa pageant was established and administered by the Samoa Visitors Association in late 1986 and handed over to the Samoa Visitors Bureau in 1996. The pageant was created in conjunction with tourism and has remained under its authority ever since. In 1987 the first Miss Samoa was crowned she was Ursula Elizabeth Curry who went on to represent Samoa in the first ever Miss South Pacific Pageant (name changed 2015 to Miss Pacific Islands). As years followed the winner of Miss Samoa under the guidance of the Samoan Tourism Authority went on to compete in the Miss South Pacific Pageant. In 1996 Verona Ah Ching made history being the first Miss Samoa to ever be crowned Miss South Pacific.

The Miss Samoa Pageant is an annual event dedicated to supporting opportunities for young Samoan women. The winner of pageant is given the opportunity to promote Samoa regionally and internationally as the face of Samoa and work as a national ambassador during her year reign, as of 2000 the Miss Samoa Pageant has been the finale of the annual Teuila Festival. In 2018 it was announced for the first time in the 32-year history of the pageant it will be held and hosted in the big island of Savai’i later that year Sonia Piva was crowned Miss Samoa 2018 making history being the first and only winner to be crowned in Savai’i.

In a history making decision by Samoa Tourism Authority the owners of the Miss Samoa Pageant, it was announced that there will be no the Miss Samoa Pageant for the year of 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic months before the scheduled Miss Samoa 2020 pageant in September. Fonoifafo McFarland-Seumanu the Miss Samoa and Miss Pacific Islands 2019/2020 is first and only Miss Samoa to extend her reign spanning over a two-year period in the entire history of the pageant.

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YearMiss SamoaMiss South Pacific PlacingSpecial Awards
2023Moemoana Safa’ato’a Schwenke [2] Miss Pacific Islands 2024
4 Special Awards
    • Best Traditional Wear
    • Best Interview
    • Best Talent
    • People's Choice Award
2022Haylani Pearl Mataupu Kuruppu [3] 1st Runner Up
1 Special Awards
    • Best Sarong
2019Fonoifafo McFarland-Seumanu [4] Miss Pacific Islands 2019
2 Special Awards
    • Best Traditional Wear
    • Best Interview
2018Sonia Piva [5] 2nd runner-up
1 Special Awards
    • Best Sarong Traditional Inspired Wear
2017Alexandra Iakopo [6] 1st runner-up
4 Special Awards
    • Miss Personality
    • Best in Talent
    • Miss Internet
    • Best Interview
2016Priscilla Olano [7] 3rd runner-up
1 Special Awards
    • Miss Personality
2015Ariana Taufao [8] 1st runner-up
1 Special Awards
    • Best interview
2014 Latafale Auva'a [9] Miss Pacific Islands 2014
3 Special Awards
    • Best Sarong
    • Best Talent
    • Best Interview
2013Susana Fanueli [10] 2nd runner-up
2 Special Awards
    • Miss Internet
    • Miss Photogenic
2012Janine Nicky Tuivaiti [10] Miss South Pacific 2012
3 Special Awards
    • Best Traditional Wear
    • Best Talent
    • Miss Photogenic
2011Olevia Ioane [10] unplaced
2010Jolivette Menime Ete [10] 2nd runner-up
1 Special Awards
    • Miss Internet
2009Tusisaleia Hope Pomele (Resigned) [11] 4th runner-up
Tavalea Nilondid not compete
Jacinta Bourne (Resigned) [12] did not compete
2008Gwendolyn Tuaitanu [10] 1st runner-up
1 Special Awards
    • Miss Internet
2007Sherry Natalie Elekana [10] 2nd runner-up
1 Special Awards
    • Miss Internet
2006Poinsettia Taefu [10] 1st runner-up
3 Special Awards
    • Best Sarong
    • Miss National Tourism
    • Best Interview
2005Falute Sauvao Vaauli [10] 2nd runner-up
1 Special Awards
    • Best Traditional Wear
2004Saifaleupolu Tamasese [10] unplaced
2003Punipuao Cilla Brown [10] 2nd runner-up
2002Anita Jamieson [10] 3rd runner-up
1 Special Awards
    • Best Talent
2001Manamea Apelu [10] Miss South Pacific 2001
6 Special Awards
    • Best Talent
    • Miss Internet
    • Best Sash Award
    • Best Coconut Award
    • Miss Photogenic
    • Best Float
2000Petra Suhren [10] 1st runner-up
1 Special Awards
    • Best Traditional Wear
1999Taralina Gae'e [10] 3rd runner-up
2 Special Awards
    • Best Coconut Award
    • Miss National Tourism
1998Cheri Moana Robinson [10] Miss South Pacific 1998
1 Special Awards
    • Best Talent
1997Mary-Jane Moe Mckibbin [10] Miss South Pacific 1997
1996Verona Ah Ching [10] Miss South Pacific 1996
1995Marie Enosa [13] unplaced
1994Liliolevao Malietoa1st runner-up
1993Yolande Mareta Craig4th runner-up
1992Soloia Meleisea [14] unknown
1991Sina Greevyunknown
1990Tapa’au Folasa Samoaunknown
1989Ainslie Fitisemanuunknown
1988Tualagi Keilunknown
1987Ursula Elizabeth Curry [15] unknown
1968Tuifeamalo Schaafhausen [16] Did Not Compete

Miss Samoa Regional Pageant Winners

Winner of Miss Samoa Regional Pageant from outside of Samoa such as Miss Samoa New Zealand, Miss Samoa Australia, Miss Samoa Victoria, Miss Samoa New South Wales and Miss Samoa USA.

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YearNameRegional PageantPlacement at Miss Samoa
2022Haylanni Pearl Mataupu KuruppuMiss Samoa MelbourneWinner
Shilohm Vaeluaga FilipiMiss Samoa New Zealand1st Runner Up
Olivia Grace Unasa SiaosiMiss Samoa Victoria3rd Runner Up
Jessika Laletupu KiMiss Samoa Los AngelesUnplaced
Valentine Tanya TagoMiss Samoa New South WalesUnplaced
2019Fonoifafo Mcfarland-SeumanuMiss Samoa New ZealandWinner
Fetui TuetueMiss Samoa New South Wales1st Runner Up
Trinity Rosalind Robertson-AsuegaMiss Samoa Los Angeles2nd Runner Up
Latisha SialaloaMiss Samoa Melbourne3rd Runner Up
Tiafau Zahriya LeaoasomaMiss Samoa Victoria4th Runner Up
2019Shecki’nah Hadfield-TooalaMiss Samoa AustraliaUnplaced
2018Cecilia Tufuga FatuMiss Samoa New Zealand1st Runner Up
Retalila TemaretiMiss Samoa New South Wales3rd Runner Up
Erin Noelani TaefuMiss Samoa Australia4th Runner Up
Norah AloiaiMiss Samoa VictoriaUnplaced
Lanuola Giselle PriceMiss Samoa Melbourne Unplaced
2017Natalie Leitulagi ToevaiMiss Samoa New Zealand4th Runner Up
2017Fasi Faitafa LiolevaveMiss Samoa New South Wales1st Runner Up
2017Adele FaaosofiaMiss Samoa Victoria2nd Runner Up
2017Hopelynn Aisi ToloaMiss Samoa AustraliaUnplaced
2016Naomi Eta FrueanMiss Samoa New Zealand3rd Runner Up
2016Tayla ScanlanMiss Samoa New South Wales4th Runner Up
2016Miriama MeafouMiss Samoa Australia1st Runner Up
2015Ariana Phillipa TaufaoMiss Samoa AustraliaWinner
2015Christina TaefuMiss Samoa New Zealand2nd Runner Up
2015Tuutasioaiga Jessica TaulagaMiss Samoa New South WalesDid Not Compete
2014Latafale Auva’aMiss Samoa New ZealandWinner
2014Tusipepa Sandra LilomaiavaMiss Samoa AustraliaUnplaced
2013Muliagatele Renera ThompsonMiss Samoa Australia1st Runner Up
Margaret Sarona ScottMiss Samoa New ZealandDid Not Compete
2012Penina Maree PaeuMiss Samoa New ZealandDid Not Compete
Mary Paklieata Pilia’e Tomasi GreatzMiss Samoa AustraliaDid Not Compete
2011Metotisi Komiti Fa’alavaauMiss Samoa New ZealandDid Not Compete
Rebecca SuthertonMiss Samoa AustraliaDid Not Compete
2010Maree Angelica WrightMiss Samoa New Zealand1st Runner Up
Sallie Wulf-PetersonMiss Samoa Australia2nd Runner Up
2009Tuisaleia Hope PomeleMiss Samoa USA1st Runner Up (later crowned Miss Samoa)
Grace Schmidt AlaiMiss Samoa Australia
Christina Fa’afiliMiss Samoa New Zealand
2008Gwendolyn Pona TuaitanuMiss Samoa USAWinner
Amiley FaleafagaMiss Samoa New Zealand
2007Sherry ElekanaMiss Samoa New ZealandWinner
Roseanna PedeboneMiss Samoa Australia
2006Josie Fuimaono-SapoluMiss Samoa New Zealand
Loretta Marina FrostMiss Samoa Australia
2005Merelina SaseveMiss Samoa New Zealand
Rosina PauloMiss Samoa New South Wales
2004Dorian ScanlanMiss Samoa New Zealand
2003Rosemary TuaimaloMiss Samoa New Zealand
2002Ronna Seyleck-LeeMiss Samoa New Zealand
2001Jody JacksonMiss Samoa New Zealand
Adeline AmituanaiMiss Samoa Australia
2000Elaine WardMiss Samoa New Zealand
1999Susana TalagiMiss Samoa New Zealand
Gina TafeaMiss Samoa Victoria, Miss Samoa Australia
1998Cherish FitisemanuMiss Samoa Australia
1997Susan Pa’uMiss Samoa New Zealand
1996Sovita MaugaMiss Samoa New Zealand
1995Mary-Jane Moe MckibbinMiss Samoa Australia
Roxanna ClarkMiss Samoa New Zealand
1994Sharon IputauMiss Samoa New Zealand
1993Lorna MeleiseaMiss Samoa New Zealand
1992Julia ToevaiMiss Samoa New ZealandDid Not Compete
(Miss Pacific Islands 1992 Winner)
1991Marceena FrisMiss Samoa New ZealandDid Not Compete

Samoa Pageants Representatives

Renee Logova, Samoa candidate at Miss Grand International 2014 Renee Logova.png
Renee Logova, Samoa candidate at Miss Grand International 2014

List of Samoan women who have represented Samoa during International and Regional Pageants.

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YearNameInternational PageantPlacementSpecial Awards
2023Haylani Pearl Mataupu Kuruppu Miss Global 1st Runner-Up
Tashana OpeluFace of Beauty InternationalTop 15
  • 2nd Runner-Up - Teen Face of Beauty International
2019Alalamalae Lata Miss World Unplaced
Rosevellaryn Brown FaneMiss Tourism WorldUnplaced
2018Thelma FetuMiss South Pacific Plus AustraliaWinner
Rebecca Sam Yung Miss Earth Unplaced
Sally MoeMiss Pageant Of The WorldUnplaced
Cyprian Fruean-PosesioneLady of Brilliancy International PageantUnplaced
2017Olivia HowmanMiss EarthUnplaced
Cyprian Fruean-PosesioneMrs WorldwideUnplaced
2016Josephine MafoaFace of Beauty InternationalUnplaced
  • Save the Mazaalai Award
2015 Latafale Auva'a Miss WorldUnplaced
  • Winner - Dances Of The World
  • 4th Runner-Up - Miss World Talent
  • Top 5 - Miss World Sports
  • Top 10 - Beauty With A Purpose
Tayla Jane ScanlanFace of Beauty InternationalUnplaced
2014Sophia Pilia’e-SmithMiss Tourism PlanetWinner
Danielle LeloMiss WorldUnplaced
Renee Logova [17] Miss Grand International Unplaced
Natasha WestroppMiss EarthUnplaced
Evelyn VaigaluFace of Beauty InternationalUnplaced
2013Penina Maree PaeuMiss WorldUnplaced
2011Helen TalipeauSupermodel of Asia Pacific 2011Unplaced
2010Danielle Lelo Miss Intercontinental Top 15
Faaselega OloapuMiss EarthUnplaced
2009Varuna CurryMiss EarthUnplaced
2006Mililani Vienna TofaMiss EarthUnplaced
  • Best National Costume
2005Jospehine Elena Bernadette MeisakeMiss EarthUnplaced
1988Noanoa HillMiss WorldUnplaced
1987Ainslie BerkingMiss WorldUnplaced
1986Kasileta Joan GabrielMiss WorldUnplaced
Tu'iamanu'ula Kaye Hunt Miss Universe Unplaced
1985Angelie AchatzMiss WorldUnplaced
Tracey MihaljevichMiss UniverseUnplaced
1984Ana BentleyMiss WorldUnplaced
Lena SladeMiss UniverseUnplaced
1983Theresa ThomsenMiss WorldUnplaced
Falute Mama AluniMiss UniverseUnplaced
1982Lilly Caroline HuntMiss WorldUnplaced
Ivy WarnerMiss UniverseUnplaced
1981Juliana CurryMiss WorldUnplaced
Lenita Marianne SchwalgerMiss UniverseUnplaced
1980Liliu TapuaiMiss WorldUnplaced
1979Danira Leilani SchwalgerMiss WorldUnplaced
1978Rosalina SapoluMiss WorldUnplaced
Palepa Sio TauiliiliMiss UniverseUnplaced
1977Ana Decima SchmidtMiss WorldUnplaced
Virginia Caroline SukaMiss UniverseUnplaced
1976Taliilani Ellen LetuliMiss UniverseUnplaced
Darlene Jean SchwenkeMiss IntercontinentalUnplaced
  • Best National Costume
1975Darlene Jean SchwenkeMiss UniverseUnplaced
1977Anna Schmidt

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  7. ↑ "Your new Miss Samoa". Archived from the original on 19 September 2023.
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  9. ↑ "Miss Samoa crowned Miss Pacific Islands". Archived from the original on 19 September 2023.
  10. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 "Miss Samoa Alumni here to stay". Archived from the original on 19 September 2023.
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  12. ↑ "Miss Samoa resigns after questions about her Samoan identity". Archived from the original on 19 September 2023.
  13. ↑ "Third pageant win for student". Archived from the original on 19 September 2023.
  14. ↑ "Former Beauties". Archived from the original on 19 September 2023.
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  16. ↑ "Tuifeamalo (Tui) Schaffhausen". Archived from the original on 19 September 2023.
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